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State of independence: The growing significance of independent councillors in local government

Neil Merrick, LGIU associate

  • 16th January 2024
  • England & Wales Scotland
  • 13 mins read

More councillors are rejecting party politics. But what is it like to sit and work as an independent? How do you get elected, and what’s the best way of working with other councillors? Ultimately, how do you ensure you retain your independence? A new briefing investigates.

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